Adjunct Pediatric Clinical Instructor

Pediatric Clinical Instructors are responsible for teaching students in a small group instructional clinical setting, utilizing current and multimodal delivery and evaluation of knowledge, techniques, and skills. Responsible for the delivery of content in accordance with student and client needs and applicable standards of nursing practice, also responsible for the assessment of applied knowledge, techniques and skills in clinical practice.

The Instructor must work effectively with lead faculty, administrators and staff in a rapidly changing team environment, support and contribute to diversity and student success initiatives of the college. The Instructor will remain current in subject area and teaching methodologies by incorporating relevant safety, quality, and evidence‑based practice recommendations. Some evenings or weekends may be required depending on the clinical sites.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Minimum of two years of experience in an acute care center
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

• Master’s Degree in Nursing Education
• Experience in nursing simulation
• Clinical Teaching Experience
• Licensure in Indiana and Michigan

• Participates in department and discipline curriculum activities when time permits.
• Orients students to Simulation Lab and clinical site and demonstrates proper procedure.
• Develops plans that promote the development of higher‑order thinking skills in the instructional process.
• Supports the academic area and college through other work normally expected of adjunct faculty members.
• Serves as a role model of professional nursing in the practice setting.
• Assists lead faculty to ensure all items needed to teach lab class are available and ready for use.
• Provides simulation lab instructions as recommended by lead faculty.
• The duties listed in this job description are not all‑inclusive, but a list of the major responsibilities. Additional duties not noted in the job description may be assigned by a supervisor.

• Commitment to life‑long learning and professional development, willingness to continue education and cooperative attitude that provides innovation and personal growth.
• Demonstrate motivational and problem‑solving capabilities with high degree of integrity, ethics and dedication to the mission of the college.

• Provides motivation to learn via thorough planning, facilitating an appropriate climate for learning.
• Provides remediation as deemed appropriate and possible.
• Coaches, mentors, teaches, and evaluates students as assigned according to all course objectives.
• Conveys the goals and outcomes of the course; reflects curriculum adopted by the discipline for course and establishes and communicates challenging expectations for students.

• Reviews orientation content.
• Advises students on curriculum, academic programs, employment and career goals, and other matters as appropriate.
• Responds to requests by discipline leaders, department heads, committee chairs and lead faculty in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Consistently meets instructional schedule and other assignments and commitments in support of the college.
• Treats all members of the college community with dignity and respect.
• Works through established channels to resolve problems.
• Participates in college and discipline planning and improvement activities as requested.
• Formally upholds all college policies.
• Upholds and enforces the Student and Nurses Code of Conduct.
• Develops and nurtures positive professional relationships with program clinical partners and staff.

• Maintains current knowledge in subject area(s) of instruction.
• Maintains current knowledge of evidence‑based practice relevant to the theory and clinical teaching environment.
• Is fully committed to the mission and values of Southwestern Michigan College.

• Serves as a role model of good written and oral communication skills and management skills.
• Possesses a positive attitude; able to see good in self and others.
• Shows flexibility including the acceptance of and willingness to…